Macon, GA
69%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,354 |
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| Declined | + 1,482 |
| Total Received | 4,836 |
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| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
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| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
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| SAT | 5409 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0838 |
Mercer University, founded in 1833, is a private university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Macon, 85 miles south of Atlanta.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 8,615 |
| Established in | 1833 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
150-acre campus in Macon (population: 92,582), 85 miles south of Atlanta; branch campus in Atlanta. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Atlanta. Public transportation serves campus.
Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207-0001
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
October 15 (priority deadline) February 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
69%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,354 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,482 |
| Total Received | 4,836 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Penny L. Elkins
Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 840-8577
F: 478 301-2828
admissions@mercer.edu
| Tuition | $35,700 |
| Room | $6,174 |
| Board | $5,979 |
| Additional fees | $300 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $49,353 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $34,952 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,401 |
86%
$34,952
Need-based
| Federal | $4,216,070 |
| State | $5,251,560 |
| Institutional | $36,084,353 |
| Other external | $1,121,150 |
| Total | $46,673,133 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $4,017,277 |
| Institutional | $19,667,659 |
| Other external | $727,528 |
| Total | $24,412,464 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
45%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 41 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Liberia Saudi Arabia South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
800 840-8577
admissions@mercer.edu
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